Tell The Truth

One of the great songs in rock history,  originally performed by one of the greatest bands in rock history,  including one of the greatest rock musicians in history (I think you get the idea)  is Tell the Truth on the Derek and the Dominoes album Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs.  The front man, of course, is Eric Clapton.  

And The Cover Art Was Extraordinary As Well

Telling the truth, never an easy task for homo sapiens,  seems to be a particularly difficult skill for public figures in the 21st century.  Robert Allenby is sticking to his story despite credible contradictions to the facts in his story.   And, of course,  Tiger Woods’ story regarding his recent dental issues seems full of holes as well.  While the issue of the

Painful, Regardless

truthfulness of Woods’ story pales in comparison to real world issues involving mass pain and suffering (and to a lesser extent, to the Allenby situation, whose face was a mess, regardless of the provenance of the injuries), there is a consistent underlying theme here, i.e., it doesn’t matter what a public figure tells the media.  Coverups are commonplace, but they are wrong.  On the other hand,  the media’s constant skepticism concerning such stories is admittedly disconcerting as well.  But there comes a point when you wonder, can you blame the media?  Why don’t we all just agree to tell the truth and accept it when we hear it.  In the meantime, listen to Clapton tell it. 

"Tell The Truth" 

Writer(s): Eric Clapton, Eric Patrick Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Lowman Pauling
Copyright: Throat Music Ltd., Lark Music Inc., Trio Music Co. Inc., E P Clapton, Embassy Music Corporation

Tell the truth. Tell me who's been fooling you?
Tell the truth. Who's been fooling who?

There you sit there, looking so cool
While the whole show is passing you by.
You better come to terms with your fellow men soon, cause...

The whole world is shaking now. Can't you feel it?
A new dawn is breaking now. Can't you see it?

[Chorus]

It doesn't matter just who you are,
Or where you're going or been.
Open your eyes and look into your heart.

The whole world is shaking now. Can't you feel it?
A new dawn is breaking now. Can't you see it?
I said see it, yeah, can't you see it?
Can't you see it, yeah, can't you see it?
I can see it, yeah.

Hear what I say, 'cause every word is true.
You know I wouldn't tell you no lies.
Your time's coming, gonna be soon, boy.

AMDG^TM

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